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This online course is designed to educate workers about NFPA 70E, a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard designed to protect workers from the dangers of electricity.
In this self-directed online training program, workers will learn about various types of electrical hazards and how to conduct a thorough risk assessment before starting electrical work. They will also learn the hierarchy of risk controls and safe work practices.
This awareness-level NFPA 70E training is ideal for electricians and other workers whose job responsibilities may expose them to electrical hazards. The course explains common electricity hazards, risk assessment strategies and NFPA and OSHA resources on safe practices for electrical work.
Self-Paced NFPA 70E Training Course Details
Introduces Training Standards for:
NFPA 70E
Designed for:
Workers Exposed to Electrical Hazards
Format:
100% Online Course
Provides:
Digital Certificate of Completion
Benefits of Online Education
Our online NFPA 70E training course has numerous benefits, including:
- Train at your own pace
- Guaranteed to pass
- Includes audio narration
- You have 90 days to complete the course
- Bulk Discount Pricing
Who Needs This Course?
This online course contains four learning modules on the NFPA 70E standard, the science behind electricity and the types of electrical hazards. You will learn important on-the-job safety considerations for electrical maintenance and avoiding electrocution risk.
This course is designed for workers who may be exposed to electrocution hazards on the job. This may include:
- Industrial electricians
- Commercial electricians
- Residential electricians
- Maintenance workers
This training also applies to any worker who may be exposed to electric shock from tools, machines or appliances.
Learning Objectives
The primary goal of this course is to teach workers about common types of electrical hazards and important safety controls the NFPA recommends for avoiding them.
Key topics covered in the course include:
- Types of electrical hazards and their safety controls.
- Safety considerations for electrical maintenance and special equipment.
- How NFPA 70E and OSHA resources work together to reduce electrical hazards.
Testing Requirements
Each module ends with a five-question quiz. You must score at least 80% on each quiz to advance to the next section. You will have unlimited attempts to pass.
When you complete the course, you will need to take a 20-question final exam and score at least 70% to pass. If you do not pass your exam on the first attempt, you can retake it until you get a passing score.
After you complete the course and pass the final exam, your Certificate of Completion will be available for instant download.
Course Outline
The NFPA 70E training course is divided into four online learning modules about electrical hazards and their controls. You can find a full outline of each module below.
Module 1: Electricity and Electrical Hazards
Topics covered in Module 1 include:
- What Is Electricity?
- The Importance of Grounding
- Electric Shock
- Arc Flashes and Blasts
- Fires and Falls
- Lightning
- Electrocution
Learning objectives include:
- List the components that comprise electricity
- Name electrical hazards and injuries that you may face on the job
- Identify electrical hazards and injury risks for various scenarios
Module 2: Risk Assessment and Safety Controls
Topics covered in Module 2 include:
- Risk Assessment
- The Hierarchy of Risk Controls:
- Elimination
- Substitution
- Engineering Controls
- Awareness
- Administrative Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Learning objectives include:
- Name the steps to conducting a thorough risk assessment of electrical hazards
- List the hierarchy of risk controls for electrical hazards
- State examples of each type of safety control for hazardous electrical work
Module 3: Maintenance and Special Equipment
Topics covered in Module 3 include:
- Maintenance Requirements
- Safety Procedures for Special Equipment
- Safe Work Practices
Learning objectives include:
- Explain maintenance requirements for electrical systems, equipment and tools
- List hazards related to special equipment
- Name safe work practices that help control hazards related to special equipment
Module 4: NFPA 70E and OSHA Resources
Topics covered in Module 4 include:
- How to Calculate Approach Boundaries
- Job Planning Checklist
- OSHA and NFPA Resources for Workplace Safety
Learning objectives include:
- State how to calculate arc flash and incident energy boundaries
- Create a job-planning checklist for risk assessment
- Select OSHA resources that support workplace safety
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course lasts approximately 120 minutes. While you can finish all lessons in just two hours, you can log in, study and log off whenever you want. Complete the entire program in one sitting or spread it out over multiple sessions.
What do I get at the end of the course?
Once you finish the course and pass a brief final exam on the core topics, you can instantly download your Certificate of Completion.
Is this course approved by the National Fire Protection Association?
NFPA does not approve or endorse courses or training providers. All course materials are aligned with industry standards and electrical best practices established in NFPA 70E.
Is this course designed for qualified or unqualified electrical workers?
This self-directed online course is ideal for unqualified workers, which refers to employees with no direct safety responsibilities who work around energized equipment or work on non-energized devices.
Qualified workers should complete our comprehensive, instructor-led NFPA 70E certification course instead.